DJ_NUFC Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I doubt any one from our current squad is capable of writing a column in English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 http://www.thesecretfootballer.com/articles/the-secret-fan/26278/can-boring-steve-mcclaren-rescue-newcastle-united/ Can ‘boring’ Steve McClaren rescue Newcastle United?Share0Tweet0Email0Share0 Steve McClaren was announced as Newcastle United’s new boss last week. Several months of speculation as to who would take the role of head coach – whatever that means – had passed by, with some exciting names mentioned. Frank de Boer, Remi Garde and, most recently, Patrick Vieira were among them. Many of the Toon Army felt that any of the abovementioned would be a step in the right direction. Men who were forward looking, who wouldn’t be a “yes man” and who would most likely give Newcastle the shake-up it needed. But none of those ended up getting the job. It might have been because they didn’t want it and who can blame them for not wanting to take charge at a club where you won’t actually be in charge? Enough about what could have been. McClaren is holding the reins now and one could suggest that the appointment may be described best by one particular adjective – boring. I know it is way too early to deem McClaren a failure, most would agree with that. He had some success at Manchester United as assistant manager. Or should it be said that he simply witnessed the greatness that was Sir Alex Ferguson? He did a fine job at FC Twente, winning the Dutch league in the 2009-10 season as well as the coach-of-the-season award. His spell at Middlesbrough certainly had its successful moments as well as his stint at Derby County. He’s also faced some tough tasks, most notably when he took charge of England Yet he’s also faced some tough tasks, most notably when he took charge of England. Plus his tenure at Nottingham Forest. Still, it may be argued that McClaren has the ability to steady the ship at Newcastle after what has been a season to forget. Albeit the bar has been set pretty low by John Carver and Steve Stone, who needed to be replaced despite their undeniable passion and love for the club. Related: Mike Ashley should get out of Newcastle United … now Newcastle have stated that they are looking for a top-eight finish but, with our current squad even Jose Mourinho would find that difficult. The club desperately needs to invest in several positions as well as clearing out some of the present players. Seeing defender Mike Williamson linked with a move away to Leeds United has excited many fans, almost as much as signing a new striker. Two new centre backs, a winger, a creative midfielder and a forward are the minimum requirements to strengthen an already thin and injury-prone squad. The prospect of Charlie Austin and Saido Berahino joining is mouth-watering. But when you have followed Newcastle for long enough you will have noticed that of the may players the club has been linked with, very few of them “get over the line”. McClaren is an above-average manager but that’s it. Will he succeed at Newcastle? This will be heavily dependent on the amount of investment put into the club by owner Mike Ashley. McClaren needs the tools and the backing of the fans but, unfortunately, at a club like Newcastle, he will have this only for a brief moment if his team does not perform. The margin for error is small at NUFC, with the fans having huge expectations The margin for error is small at NUFC, with the fans having huge expectations. McClaren enters St James’ Park like a slightly overweight male skating on thin ice. We all hope he makes it, we are all hoping for a fairy tale, but we all know how thin this ice is. After what this club has been through over the past years, it is extremely difficult to be optimistic. This club and these fans deserve success. Let’s just hope Mr McClaren can bring it. Slip of the tongue by the secret footballer there? That article wasn't written by the secret footballer. It's in the fanzone section of the website by someone called Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Steve isn't depressed yet at least. Sounds good so far, so here's hoping. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/steve-mcclaren-examines-newcastle-s-summer-transfer-plans-with-club-s-board-1-7316395 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 You will be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 It will take a little while for reality to sink in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Steve isn't depressed yet at least. Sounds good so far, so here's hoping. http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/steve-mcclaren-examines-newcastle-s-summer-transfer-plans-with-club-s-board-1-7316395 First of all, i'd like to hear what he calls unproductive, secondly is half of that article all blurred or is it some strange ad to make yuo click it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 “It’s a new beginning for Newcastle United" Fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 “It’s a new beginning for Newcastle United" Fuck off It kind of is like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Said he'd have his backroom team in place by last Monday. That's gone well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Maybe he meant a random Monday in March. #wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Said he'd have his backroom team in place by last Monday. That's gone well. Maybe they are, but not announced yet? Yeah, they're just waiting on Zlatan so they can announce it with the Messi, Ronaldo and coaching staff signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Said he'd have his backroom team in place by last Monday. That's gone well. Maybe they are, but not announced yet? McClaren has already come out and said he hopes now to have it sorted before 1st July. He said he wants the best people, but they are often already in good jobs and are difficult to obtain, hence the delay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Think Paul Simpson is a certainty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Said he'd have his backroom team in place by last Monday. That's gone well. Maybe they are, but not announced yet? McClaren has already come out and said he hopes now to have it sorted before 1st July. He said he wants the best people, but they are often already in good jobs and are difficult to obtain, hence the delay. May have the majority of them in place already though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Said he'd have his backroom team in place by last Monday. That's gone well. Maybe they are, but not announced yet? McClaren has already come out and said he hopes now to have it sorted before 1st July. He said he wants the best people, but they are often already in good jobs and are difficult to obtain, hence the delay. May have the majority of them in place already though? Yeah I'm sure some of it is sorted, I guess I was just getting at that it's taking longer to sort in full and McClaren has addressed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Bit concerned that he may just snap up his Derby back room staff. Maybe they are decent, but I'd sort of hope we would be aiming higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Steve Round on SSN just now saying he's turned down an offer by McClaren. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Steve Round on SSN just now saying he's turned down an offer by McClaren. Lol imagine the paltry wages we are offering Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Steve Round on SSN just now saying he's turned down an offer by McClaren. Steve Round doesn't seem to have any ambition tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 "No disrespect to Newcastle" wants his next job to be as head coach himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Was he sent packing along with Allardyce? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Sack McClaren and give him the Head Coach role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 ridiculous club. Not really, he wants to pursue a career in management. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 ridiculous club. Not really, he wants to pursue a career in management. and also said he has no issue being a number 2 if bwing a coach doesn't happen. Personally i don't think his name has become high profile enough for anyone to take a chance on him yet, it has taken around 12-18 months of talk about Paul Clement to eventually be given that chance. I think he just knows we're a fucking shambles of a football club and has no interest of either stagnating or ruining his career being stuck with us. In fact, if i remember right, didn't ashley try to sue Keegan for leaving? maybe that is why pardew never walked, i can imagine ashley having something written into the contract that if you leave you pay him compensation, greedy fat cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Yeah its not like we should have had this sorted ages ago or anything It's amazing how we can only sort out one thing at a time as well. Should employ some women who can fucking multi-task. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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